There is a smattering of rain outside today.
The gardens need the moisture.
The weather is mild and there is a symphony of birdsong.
Hummingbirds are flitting about...
I've been following the advice of the physiotherapist and kinesiologist.
Exercising and walking daily.
My new hip is getting a workout...
actually I think it is the muscles
that are getting the exercise and feel much more stronger.
I'm feeling less dependant on my cane and am now able to sleep better.
Thank goodness I can sleep on my side now.
The surgeon suggested that I buy some silicone cream,
apply and gently massage the scar.
He told me that plastic surgeons tell their patients to do this...
This is my routine now after my morning shower and before I go to bed at night.
I went to the mall to buy some white pants...
Bagatelle wide legged pants in my size came home with me.
I took a picture but it is such a bad photo...
the outfit looks terrible but you get the idea of the pants.
Pants that fit are scarce (rare as hen's teeth) in my closet
since losing almost 25 pounds.
I've had a couple of emails about my weight loss and how I achieved it...
it started last October after meeting the surgeon.
It was gently suggested that if I lost some weight that I would not be in as much pain.
WOW!
That's what I needed to hear.
The pain was BAD.
So I cut out all alcohol.
(my daily wine was just a habit)
I started eating more protein and removing most breads and starchy carbs.
My lunches are Greek high protein plain yogurt, fresh fruit, and some chopped walnuts.
~ OR ~
Simple green salad with 2 hard boiled eggs and a homemade vinaigrette.
(I add a few nuts and sliced French pickles)
Dinners are lean chicken or fish, a couple servings of seasonal steamed veggies.
Every so often I add a baked potato or small portion 3/4 cup of rice.
For the first 6 months NO SWEETS.
Now I have a few pieces of chocolate or a couple of digestive biscuits with my afternoon tea.
I've had a few muffins when I have gone out for coffee, some biscotti and cookies.
These treats mean I compensate by walking more or cutting back on my main meals.
I'm wearing KUR Veil #8 by Londontown.
I need to paint several coats to get this darker coverage.
The shade is pretty and I like how easy the Kur polishes are to apply.
I found the cutest top by Cut Loose at Adventure Clothing on Oak Bay Avenue.
It has a crinkly texture and I adore the stripes.
The pockets are a cute detail too...
This will work with my black pants, jeans and the new white pants.
~ Anemone ~
Ground cover in The Humble Bungalow Garden.
Love the "almost periwinkle" blue shade.
We have a white one out front and this one is on the side near the slate patio.
We hung this vintage mirror last year before the Teeny Tiny Garden Tour.
The Hospice fundraiser had us perking up the garden for several weeks and we saw this idea in another garden and a friend gave us this mirror so we painted it black.
I quite like the effect...
All our garden furniture is black...
several iron tables and chairs
the 2 new
Adirondack chairs are black.
Lots of our pots are black too...black seems to be a good background for colours.
New black cushions for the front porch.
My usual red geraniums...
after planting, sweeping and fluffing the cushions
I brewed a pot of tea and sat on the front porch and enjoyed the peace and quiet.
~ Flowers are wonderful ~
So many varieties, colours and forms.
I love seeing flowers on my walks and when I wander around our garden.
I think I have "aged" since my surgery...
my skin feels drier and I am now using a facial moisturizing oil from Merit.
Drinking more water as I think I need to add moisture from the inside out :-))
My body has been working overtime to heal too so it might be tired.
Losing weight has shown on my face...
more wrinkles have appeared.
Well I am 71 so that's what should I expect.
I do feel like I am getting stronger and my sleep has improved.
Getting outside in the fresh air and sunshine does give me a boost.
My energy seems to be improving too...
(will work on getting stronger and report back soon with an update)
Well that's enough about me...How are YOU?
Hope that you are doing well.
Leave a comment and let me know what's new.
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~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
